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[CommittedC0der]

Hello, I'm taking a Algebra course and I HATE it so I was wondering what math class would be the best to take to help me with game programing.

[WingedPanther]

For game programming, you will need Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (3 semesters). You'll also want Linear Algebra,and may want Differential Equations. In addition to those, Finite Math/Discrete Math/Combinatorics can be very helpful.

I'd call that the short list. I can add about 3-4 more as well :)

Physics classes can also come in handy.

[CommittedC0der]

:w00t:OK that sucks thanks for your help I'll look into them classes and try and learn them.:)

[Guest]

Good luck learning calculus...

[CommittedC0der]

Ya it's really going to suck!!! I didn't realize it would take so much math I thought it was a little bit easier than that.:p

[WingedPanther]

Depending on what type of game programming you want to do, you can get away with quite a bit less, but for writing a 3D engine, it can get quite nasty.

[CommittedC0der]

Well just 2D stuff at the moment but some 3D games later I don't really plan to make my own engine especially since the Unreal Development Kit as come out for a free download.

[BlaineSch]

It always help to know how things work, the only way to figure that out is being able to make it yourself.

They didn't make the engine so you could learn less but so you could cost less.

[CommittedC0der]

:huh:Good point I'll make sure I get every thing I need to know taken care of.

[Mossop]

I would say linear algebra and discrete mathematics is the most important. Wouldn't it be nice to have a 'mathematics for programmers' forum? :) After all, all programming is a use of mathematics in some way.

-Mossop

[CommittedC0der]

OK I'll look at them courses. That's a good idea while there at it they should make a game development forum.:D